1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1400 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
